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Old 07-12-2013 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by AJSHOVEL
Kinda looks like every stripped down FL made between '58 and '84. That's the classic Harley look.
I never road one but I got a sneaky suspicion she would seem very smooth to me.
That was my first impression as well. Personally I love the look. Reminds me of the '80 FLHS I wanted and the '84 FLH I got. I don't think the wheels are right for that classic look , but I could live with them. Several have mentioned the bags being small. They certainly are smaller than modern bags, but they look to be the same size that my '84 had and they were big enough.

I test rode one in Sturgis last year and it was a little tight for my aging 6'3" frame. I rode it back-to-back with a RKC and the Dyna was definitely quicker, but the RK was more comfortable, smoother running and more stable on the highway. If I had the money for a new bike I'd probably get the RK, but Momma has decided a new SUV is needed now that we have a granddaughter.
 
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Old 07-12-2013 | 07:48 AM
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I think they are a good looking bike. I would like them better if the cam and primary covers was chrome. Saddlebag size looks just right on this bike to me too.
 
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Old 07-12-2013 | 07:54 AM
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It's a great chick bike and they don't really know anything about how a bike should look.
 
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Old 07-12-2013 | 08:28 AM
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^ you're probably some obese tub of lard. Go back to your geezer glide and 200 miles a year old man.
 
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Old 07-12-2013 | 08:42 AM
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I was seriously considering one until I cranked it and set on it...wow the Harley shake at 10 on richter scale. Way too much vibration for me.
 
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Old 07-12-2013 | 09:34 AM
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I'm not crazy about the name. Or the name Dyna and Breakout either.
 
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Old 07-12-2013 | 09:35 AM
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I like the look but a single disk for the front brake makes me think HD skimped to cut costs while the price is still high.
 
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Old 07-12-2013 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by XKnight
Take the mismatched bags off, add a solo seat, some spoked wheels and you have one of the nicest looking new "old school" Harley's available.

Exactly. That's a cool putt you have there.
 
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Old 07-12-2013 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by rubberfrog
^ you're probably some obese tub of lard. Go back to your geezer glide and 200 miles a year old man.
Actually, I'm an old geezer but in pretty good shape. Hey, your cousin is calling you wants his tube of K-Y back...
 
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Old 07-12-2013 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Tanuki
And english teachers in Japan are ****** no where trying to make bucks, they get paid slightly more than the dumb fukk who cleans the toilets, difference is the toilet cleaner wont try to baffle you with long pretentious BS words.

English teachers in Japan have a certain reputation too, mostly as being boring alcoholic losers who couldnt make it in their own land.
How are ya Ta-kun? I taught at Tokyo Joshidai when I wasn't announcing news and Sumo on the NHK subchannel. Yeah, ekaiwa teachers are usually dirt, but teaching college or out at the American school can pay very, very well. Stop by Katsu's in Kichijoji sometime. Best place in Tokyo. It's to the right of Tokyu Depaato as you stand in front.

Yoroshuku onegaishimasu...
 

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